May 5 is recognized as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) throughout the nation. In partnership with the Departments of Justice and Interior, VA is part of a joint task force focused on raising awareness of MMIWG and reducing violent crime against American Indians and Alaska Natives.
It’s estimated that four out of five Native women experience some form of violence in their lifetime. Native women also face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. Despite efforts to raise awareness, of the 5,712 cases of MMIWG in the United States, only 116 were included in the Department of Justice database.
Partner with VA in raising awareness about MMIWG
VA is actively working to raise awareness within our community. Here’s how you can help:
- Join VA in a national Wear Red day on May 5th to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
- Share these resources:
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Just recently became aware of exploration of Indigenous women and girls. We need to stand behind all native Americans we have taken far too much from them..
I am now AWARE.
It is time Native Americans get a fair shake.